Sony PCG-GRS700K - Manual (Page 11)

Locating battery information
You can view the remaining battery charge and other miscellaneous battery information on the Battery Information toolbar,
PowerPanel window, and Power Meter window.
The battery icons that appear on the Battery Information toolbar, PowerPanel window, and Power Meter window indicate
the current status of the installed battery.
Power icon Power status
Computer is using AC power.
Computer is using AC power and charging the battery.
Battery is charging.
Battery is fully charged.
Battery is discharging.
No battery is inserted in the computer.
To view the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the center of the Windows ® taskbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click Battery Information. The Battery Information toolbar
appears on the taskbar.
If the Battery Information toolbar is hidden behind the taskbar icons, click and drag the edge of the Battery
Information toolbar to the left until it is in clear view.
The total charge remaining in the battery is listed in percent and real-time values. The following toolbar indicates there is 99
percent or approximately 2 hours and 56 minutes of battery charge left.
Battery Inform ation Toolbar
 Percentage indicator — Displays the percentage of the remaining charge.
 Time indicator — Displays estimated time (hours : minutes) remaining before the battery fully discharges, also
known as the time-to-empty.
To close the Battery Information toolbar
1. Right-click the Battery Information toolbar.
2. Select Toolbars from the shortcut menu, and click to cancel Battery Information. The Battery Information
toolbar disappears from the toolbar.
To view the PowerPanel window
 Double-click the CPU icon or the Profile icon in the Taskbar Notification area. The PowerPanel window
appears.
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